Česká Zbrojovka Cz 550 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL 
CZ 550 
 
  

CZ 550  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 19 Before handling the firearm read this manual carefully and observe the following safety instructions. Improper and careless handling of the firearm could result in unintentional discharge and could cause injury, death, or damage to property. The same consequences can be caused by any unauthorized modifications or adjustments, corrosion, or use of non-standard or damaged ammunition. In these cases the manufacturer shall not be responsible in any manner whatsoever for the...

CZ 550  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 20 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 
 
Always follow the safety instructions for your safety and the safety of others. 
1. Always handle your firearm as if it were loaded. 
2. Never point your firearm at anything you do not intend to shoot. 
3. Never take anyones word that a gun is unloaded. 
4. Always make sure that your firearm is not loaded before laying it down, or handing it to another person. 
5. Always store your rifle unloaded with the striking mechanism released. 
6. Never abuse...

CZ 550  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 21 16. Always be absolutely sure of your target, and the area behind it, before you squeeze the trigger. A bullet could travel 
through or past your target up to several hundred meters. 
17. Never shoot at a hard surface such as rock, or a liquid surface such as water. 
18. Never fire your firearm near an animal unless it is trained to accept the noise. 
19. Never indulge in horseplay while holding your firearm. 
20. Failure to fire: always hold the firearm, keeping it...

CZ 550  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 22 THE CZ 550 RIFLE DESCRIPTION AND TERMINOLOGY 
 
The names of basic rifle parts used in this Instruction Manual are presented in Fig. 1. Nomenclatures of all CZ 550 
parts are presented in the section Illustration and List of Parts. 
 
The CZ 550 is a repeating rifle with a Mauser-type bolt action. The trigger mechanism is of a single set design with an 
adjustable set-trigger; a single stage trigger is supplied on special order. The trigger is adjustable for pull weight...

CZ 550  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 23 Brief Characterisation of Basic Versions
CZ 550 Standard 
The stock made of walnut wood with a cheekpiece furnished 
with checkerings and reduced-size buttplate. The stock allows 
aiming with mechanical sights as well as optical sights. 
CZ 550 Lux 
The walnut stock with cheekpiece of Bavarian style, checkered 
and supplied with a ventilated rubber buttplate. The stock 
allows aiming with mechanical sights as well as optical sights. 
CZ 550 MC 
The walnut stock of Monte...

CZ 550  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 24 The Survey of Basic Rifle Modifications: 
Model Overall 
Length Barrel 
Length Weight Capacity: Magazine Box 
Magazine - Long 
Magazine - Short Safety Trigger Receiver Sights Buttplate Stock 
Finish Sling 
Swivels CZ 550  
 
 
 
 
mm  
 
 
 
 
mm  
 
 
 
 
kg .22-250 Remington 
.243 Winchester 
6,5 x 55 SE 
.270 Winchester 
7 x 57 
7 x 64 
.308 Winchester 
.30-06 Springfield 
Three positions 
Two positions 
Adjustable trigger 
Adjustable set-trigger 
Squared 
Rounded...

CZ 550  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 25 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 
 
Ammunition 
Use only factory-manufactured standard ammunition of appropriate caliber, which are in compliance with CIP 
regulations (International Proof Commission for Firearms and Ammunition) or SAAMI (Sporting Arms and Ammunition 
Manufacturers Institute Inc. of the United States). The use of other cartridges could damage the firearm or cause 
malfunctions or injury to the shooter. 
 
Magazine Removal 
(Pertains only to rifles equipped with...

CZ 550  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 26 The rifle in magazine box version 
Open the bolt by raising the bolt handle and pulling to the rear to its stop. 
Place a cartridge on the follower and press it downward into the magazine box. After releasing the downward pressure, 
the cartridge is caught by the side walls of the magazine. Place the next cartridge on top of the previous one, and slide in 
as described above. When the magazine box is loaded, push the bolt vigorously to its forward position, and by...

CZ 550  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 27 Set-trigger Operation 
The set-trigger is activated by pushing it in the forward. For the reason of safety, activate the set-trigger only after the 
rifle is loaded and shortly before shooting. Do not carry your rifle with an activated set-trigger! If you have activated the set-
trigger and you do not follow through with firing, keep your firearm pointed in a safe direction while carefully engaging the 
safety and then squeeze the trigger. Subsequently unload the rifle in...